Prepare against Harm Schroeder
DEU · World #85,341 classical · FIDE ID 16236343
When preparing against Harm Schroeder, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 51 games by Harm Schroeder, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harm Schroeder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harm Schroeder before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,773 | 1,820 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 16 | 10 | 25 | 31.4% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harm Schroeder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harm Schroeder's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 88.5% | 45.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schroeder usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Harm Schroeder's chess games
All 51 games by Harm Schroeder in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Winfried Hadlich | 1,869 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D02 |
| Feb 2018 | Ulf Borchert | 1,833 | Mecklenburg VP VL 1718 | D02 |
| Jan 2018 | Karl Winkler | 1,829 | Mecklenburg VP VL 1718 | B90 |
| Sep 2017 | Wolfgang Ernst Schmieder | 1,800 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | B00 |
| Oct 2017 | Norbert Staben | 1,706 | Mecklenburg VP VL 1718 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 28 | 9.5 | 1,620 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,780 |
| Bremen Silvester Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,407 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,828 |
| ch-Bremen | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harm Schroeder's chess games?
51 games by Harm Schroeder, from Feb 2017 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Harm Schroeder has played.
What does Harm Schroeder play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Harm Schroeder opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harm Schroeder answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Harm Schroeder play as White?
As White, Harm Schroeder's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harm Schroeder play as Black?
As Black, Harm Schroeder most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Harm Schroeder's FIDE rating?
Harm Schroeder is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,820 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Harm Schroeder played?
Our database contains 51 games by Harm Schroeder, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harm Schroeder?
51 games by Harm Schroeder reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.